A truck hauls eight new Teslas equipped with a total of zero spare tires out of the Tesla plant in Fremont, Calif., in 2020. (Ben Margot / Associated Press) Ira Newlander of West Los Angeles has been ...

Inside product planning meetings, the spare tire has become an easy target for engineers chasing weight and cost reductions.

I think we can all agree that cars have evolved exponentially in the last decade or so. No matter what you're talking about, whether it's safety, speed or comfort, there is almost no direct link ...

NOT BE READY OR SAFE TO USE WHEN NEEDED. DRIVING TO A SPA APPOINTMENT LUIS PLASENCIA FELT THAT FAMILIAR THUD. SURE ENOUGH, I HAD A FLAT TIRE. WHAT NOW? CONSUMER REPORTS SAYS SAFETY FIRST. IN THE EVENT ...

CR explains why tire sealant kits are becoming more common and shares tips on how to prepare for a flat tire Spare tires are becoming scarce in new cars as automakers seek to reduce weight and costs.

Kurt Ernst January 12, 2012 Comment Now! Tires are often one of the most neglected components on a vehicle, since they tend to be trouble-free until they suddenly aren’t. In fact, most drivers ignore ...

Mercedes is readying their electric version of the G-Class, called the EQG, for a launch later this year alongside a potential facelifted ICE model. Now, our spy photographers were able to capture a ...

Q. I was stunned to discover that my new car doesn’t have a spare tire. Was I ripped off? A. Not really. As automakers strive to cut production costs and reduce vehicle weight to aid fuel economy, ...